Culture Review: ‘The Vow’ and ‘Truth and Lies’

Christopher Heffron November 30, 2020

Reviews of The Vow on HBO and the podcast Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein.

Light the First Candle

Diane M. Houdek November 29, 2020

Advent begins quietly, with the lighting of the first candle on the Advent wreath.

Patience and Grace

Christopher Heffron November 29, 2020

Advent is a time to wait in hope for the birth of Jesus. It requires patience on our part—and therein lies the struggle for many.

Saint Clement was the fourth pope of the Church, living toward the end of the first century. He is known for his letter to the church at Corinth, in which he tried to reestablish peace between the clergy and the faithful.

Grace in a Time of Quarantine

Carol Ann Morrow November 28, 2020

Jesus, you spent a long time in the desert and long nights in prayer. Help me find the grace that hides in this challenging era.

Saint James of the Marche

Franciscan Media November 28

Saint James of the Marche was born in the Marche of Ancona. Before joining the Friars Minor, he earned doctorates in canon and civil law at the University of Perugia. He lived a very austere life, and was an extremely popular preacher, who spread devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus.

Christmas candles | Photo by Laura Nyhuis on Unsplash

‘Let Us Begin Again’: An Advent Invitation

Diane M. Houdek November 27, 2020

Throughout the season of Advent, we explore the mystery of the Incarnation, Jesus letting go of divine splendor to embrace a human existence.

Frequently Asked Questions about Advent

Pat McCloskey, OFM November 27, 2020

Advent, which comes from the Latin word for arrival or coming, is a period of preparation for the birth of our Lord.

Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani

Franciscan Media November 27

Saint Francesco Antonio Fasani was a Conventual Franciscan who taught the younger members of his community and served in administration. He was recognized as a great preacher and confessor. In the minds of the local people Francesco was considered a saint at his death.